Sonoco


Hartsville, South Carolina, USA, 16 July 2008 -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The board of directors of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of USD 0.27 per common share. This 333rd consecutive quarterly dividend will be payable 10 September 2008, to shareholders of record as of 15 August 2008.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a USD 4.0 billion global manufacturer of industrial and consumer products and provider of packaging services, with more than 330 operations in 35 countries, serving customers in some 85 nations. For more information, visit www.sonoco.com.